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In the sentence “He hung up before I could reply,” what does “hung up” mean?
  • A. Ended the phone call
  • B. Posted the letter
  • C. Locked the door
  • D. Took a picture
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Hang up” means end a telephone call.
Related Question 1
In the sentence “Take a minute to calm down before replying,” what does “calm down” mean?
  • A. Stand up
  • B. Become relaxed
  • C. Hurry away
  • D. Grow stronger
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Calm down” means become less angry or nervous.
Related Question 2
In the sentence “I need to brush up on my Spanish before the trip,” what does “brush up on” mean?
  • A. Translate into
  • B. Refresh or improve knowledge of
  • C. Avoid speaking
  • D. Teach from the start
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Brush up on” means refresh a skill, memory, or knowledge. citeturn13search0
Related Question 3
In the sentence “We set off before sunrise,” what does “set off” mean?
  • A. Started a journey
  • B. Caused an explosion
  • C. Brightened a color
  • D. Postponed the trip
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Set off” means begin a journey. citeturn18search16
Related Question 4
In the sentence “Athletes should warm up before training,” what does “warm up” mean?
  • A. Prepare the body for exercise
  • B. Find a hotter room
  • C. Wear heavier clothes
  • D. Cool down
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Warm up” means prepare your body before exercise.
Related Question 5
In the sentence “You should shop around before buying a phone,” what does “shop around” mean?
  • A. Compare prices and options
  • B. Work in a shop
  • C. Borrow money
  • D. Hurry through stores
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
“Shop around” means compare different offers before buying.